DearRDG

WE ARE BACK FOR Season 3, Episode 1! This episode we cover an array of topics and are trying to get back into the swing of things. This episode fell into our old format, but be prepared for next week.

Word On The Street:

1. Cyntoia Brown: https://t.co/XkipAY6gAC

2. Surviving R. Kelly

3. Government Shutdown: https://t.co/wfPwFnuc8K

4. Millennials: Career vs Jobs: https://t.co/vbZrJ4ajsO

The Stoop: We discuss the pressures of Black Excellence, burnout, and what that looks like. We were able to referenced Tiana Clark (@TianaClarkPoet) and her article on #BlackBurnout - https://t.co/YzCcl9DSfq

Twitter Conversation: How do you deal with burnout?

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

D. Will (@_d_will_)

MARIE (@_sykesmvrie)

PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)

Guest:

Annarose Ingarra-Milch (@annaroseformayor)

annaroseformayor.com

Sound Engineer: @PagodaCity

Business Development: @Johnezabala

Production Assistant/Asst. Engineer: @ProdByRDM

Photographer: @TheMateoToro or @Retorocle

Apprentice Photographer: @jcortez_47

On season 2, episode 25 of DearRDG we do a reflection on our year and are joined by Lisa de la Cruz aka The Wonder of Ivy. We are more than excited to have this particular episode, since it is our season finale. What song did we start with for Smooth Sounds? How did Marie make us look at our music choice sthis time around? Did Bri have beef with anyone this week?! We also tackle the news, we talk about LeBron and his interactions with his son, wypipo funding 45's wall, medium ugly niggas, and also do a quick survey of the violence occurring in Reading, PA.

Hosts:

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

D. Will (@_d_will_)

MARIE (@_sykesmvrie)

PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)

Guest:

Lisa De La Cruz (@TheWonderofIvy)

thewonderofivy.com

Music Promo: @BertoBatista

Sound Engineer: @PagodaCity

Business Development: @Johnezabala

Production Assistant: @ProdByRDM

Photographer: @TheMateoToro or @Retorocle

Audience Members:

Akel (@DedIsArt)

Tiana (@CreativeTiana)

Real Wrap Podcast (@RealWrapPodcast)

Ajani (@CHVRLE)

On this episode of DearRDG, we discuss Jazmine Headley, Cyntoia Brown, and the King of R&B. On the Stoop, we decided to go with asking one another what we want in life. We looked at what we wanted for 2019 and it was a nice way to ask about what we were looking for.

Links to everything that we discussed this episode.

Cyntoia Brown: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/12/11/cyntoia-brown-case-facts-story-timeline-2018/2276009002/

Jazmine Headley: https://nypost.com/2018/12/16/jazmine-headley-mom-whose-baby-was-ripped-from-her-arms-by-cops-breaks-her-silence/

Jacquees and his comments can be found on Twitter.

You can stream Berto Batista's "Nasty & Loyal" on Spotify!

@bertosing4me on all social media. Check out for the links on all of our social media as well.

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

D. Will (@_d_will_)

PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)

MARIE (@mvriesykes_)

John Zabala (@johnezabala)

Lola's Ice:

@lolasice on all social media.

S/o to "Carlie's Couch" for the inspiration behind the topic on the Stoop today. Make sure to follow them on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

On this episode of DearRDG, we just do a simple recap of the state of hip hop, rap, and R&B as we hear it today. We examine our top 5 albums, try to figure out which year was stronger, and just free for all with musical conversation. We interviewed Reading School Board Member Eddie Moran. We got to know a little bit more about his background and his inspiration for being on the school board and making a difference. Listen to the podcast to learn how to get involved with the community on more of a policy level.

Social:

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

Pusha Bri (@PUSHABRI)

MARIE (@sykes_mvrie)

D. Will (@_D_Will_)

On this episode of DearRDG, we explore Michelle Obama and "couple goals," Tammy's comments on ICE tear gassing immigrants, and representation in our community. We also talk about being raised on love vs being raised to survive. We became a little more introspective with this episode and got a bit more personal. D. Will was missed during this episode, but he will definitely be back.

Guest:

Altavese "Bouk" Williams

Twitter: @msprettyb_

Ebony Luxe:

ebonyluxecollection.com

IG: @ebonyluxecollection

Hosts:

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)

Marie (@sykesmvrie_)

D. Will (@_d_will_)

This week on the episode, we are down 1 host, but we had an interesting conversation on a lot of pop culture this week on the episode. On the Stoop, we talked about how we processed our anger and what that meant for Black men, Black women, and the Black community. We end off with an interview with Mont Sosa.

Mont Sosa:

https://twitter.com/AyoMontsosa

Booking or features: [email protected]

Listen to his music here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mont-steady/1352682167

Word On the Street:

https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/11/tekashi-6ix9ine-prison-sentence/

https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEFBh6FANDJj6Rd9F4Se4dTQqGQgEKhAIACoHCAowruP-CjC9pfcCMLa_3wU?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/22-transgender-people-have-been-killed-in-2018

https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/meet-gina-rodriguez-the-latina-actress-who-refuses-to-1830640955

Hosts:

Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)

D. Will (@_d_will_)

Pusha Bri (@PUSHABRI)

Marie (@sykesmvrie_)

Episode 20 of DearRDG! On this episode, we discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, inmates fighting the forest fire, Kendrick Johnson, and how Hollywood fetishizes Black pain. We talk about success on the stoop and what that looks like for us. We end off with an interview with Tiana Lopez aka Creative Tiana aka Potted Poetry aka the Plant Mami! We get to know about her adventures to Reading from Compton, but also how she grew into herself.

On season 2, episode 19 of DearRDG, we discuss every piece of the elections from policy changes, throwing away Florida, and the excitement surrounding voting. We also discuss how we accept forgiveness and how we want people to forgive us. We also get to interview Brad Waples. He is the owner of Custom It Printing, an amazing poet, and cultural architect for the City of Reading.

Hosts: Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, D. Will, and Marie.

Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (Pagoda City Studios)

Business Development: John Zabala

Editor: Marquise Richards

Logo Design: Ant Lyon

Content Consultant: Mateo Toro

Video and Photos: Mateo Toro of Retorocle

Opening Track: IndigodRLO

Is Marquise still mixy? Marie is a music guru.Is D. Will still acting light-skin? Who does Bri have beef with this week?! This episode of DearRDG is exploring the news, elections, violence in Reading, and on the stoop, we had questions prepared for one another. Take a listen to this all new episode.

For this special episode, we decided to have a dedicated conversation with Dr. Khalid Mumin. This episode is simply Reading's Finest. We get to know about Dr. Mumin's personal life, but also his philosophy and hope as the Superintendent for the Reading School District. We hope that you gain something out of this.